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STATE DEPARTMENT TRAVEL INFORMATION - Japan
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Japan - Consular Information Sheet
November 13, 1992
Embassy and Consulate Locations: The U.S. Embassy in Japan is
located at 10-5, Akasaka 1-chome, Minato-ku (107), Tokyo -
telephone: (81-3-3) 224-5000. The U.S. Consulate General in Osaka
Kobe is located at 11-5 Nishitenma 2-chome, Kita-ku, Osaka 530 -
telephone: (81-6) 315-5900. The U.S. Consulate General in Sapporo
is located at Kita 1-jo Nishi 28-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo 064 -
telephone: (81-11) 641-1115. The U.S. Consulate in Fukuoka is
located at 5-26 Ohori 2-chome, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka 810 - telephone:
(81-92) 751-9331/4. The Embassy fax number is (81-3) 3505-1862; for
Osaka-Kobe it is (81-6) 361-5397; for Sapporo it is (81-11)
643-1283; for Fukuoka it is (81-92) 713-9222.
Country Description: Japan is a highly developed stable
parliamentary democracy with a modern economy. Tourist facilities
are widely available.
Entry Requirements: Passports and onward/return tickets are
required. Visas are not required for tourist/business stays of up
to 90 days. However, anyone arriving under the terms of the 90-day
visa waiver will not be allowed to extend his/her stay or adjust
status. There are no exceptions to this rule. For specific
information concerning travel to Japan, travelers may consult the
Embassy of Japan at 2520 Massachusetts Avenue N.W., Washington, D.C.
20008, Tel: (202) 939-6700, or the nearest Consulate in Anchorage,
Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Guam, Honolulu, Houston, Kansas City, Los
Angeles, New Orleans, New York, Portland, San Francisco, or Seattle.
Medical Facilities: Health care facilities in Japan are good.
However, Japan has a national health insurance system, and it can be
very difficult for foreigners not insured in Japan to receive
medical care. Medical care clinics do not require deposits, but
insist upon payment in full at time of treatment and may require
proof of ability to pay prior to treating a foreigner. U.S. medical
insurance is not always valid outside the United States.
Supplemental medical insurance which specifically covers treatment
in Japan has proved to be useful. The international travelers
hotline at the Centers for Disease Control may be reached at (404)
332-4559 for additional useful health information.
Information on Crime: Crimes against U.S. citizens are rare and
those that occur usually involve petty theft and vandalism. Useful
information on guarding valuables and protecting personal security
while traveling abroad is provided in the Department of State
pamphlet, "A Safe Trip Abroad". It is available from the
Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office,
Washington, D.C. 20402.
Drug Penalties: Penalties for possession, use or trafficking in
illegal drugs are strict and convicted offenders can expect jail
sentences and fines. It is illegal to bring Vicks inhalers,
Sudafed, and other types of over-the-counter medicines containing
trace amounts of amphetamines or amphetamine-like drugs into Japan.
Travelers carrying these items have been detained by Japanese
customs officials and subjected to investigation, sometimes for
several weeks. Japanese officials may require travelers in
possession of medicines to present copies of prescriptions.
Detention for Minor Offenses: Persons arrested in Japan, even for
a minor offense, can be held in detention for weeks or months during
the investigation and legal proceedings.
Other Information: Japan is an extremely expensive country to
visit. Visitors have found it useful to determine in advance what
expenses will be and to make sure they have ample funds for their
expected stay.
Registration: U. S. citizens who register at the U.S. Embassy or a
U.S. consulate can obtain updated information on travel and security
within the country.
No. 92-100
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STATE DEPARTMENT TRAVEL INFORMATION - Japan
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Japan - Consular Information Sheet
November 13, 1992
Embassy and Consulate Locations: The U.S. Embassy in Japan is
located at 10-5, Akasaka 1-chome, Minato-ku (107), Tokyo -
telephone: (81-3-3) 224-5000. The U.S. Consulate General in Osaka
Kobe is located at 11-5 Nishitenma 2-chome, Kita-ku, Osaka 530 -
telephone: (81-6) 315-5900. The U.S. Consulate General in Sapporo
is located at Kita 1-jo Nishi 28-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo 064 -
telephone: (81-11) 641-1115. The U.S. Consulate in Fukuoka is
located at 5-26 Ohori 2-chome, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka 810 - telephone:
(81-92) 751-9331/4. The Embassy fax number is (81-3) 3505-1862; for
Osaka-Kobe it is (81-6) 361-5397; for Sapporo it is (81-11)
643-1283; for Fukuoka it is (81-92) 713-9222.
Country Description: Japan is a highly developed stable
parliamentary democracy with a modern economy. Tourist facilities
are widely available.
Entry Requirements: Passports and onward/return tickets are
required. Visas are not required for tourist/business stays of up
to 90 days. However, anyone arriving under the terms of the 90-day
visa waiver will not be allowed to extend his/her stay or adjust
status. There are no exceptions to this rule. For specific
information concerning travel to Japan, travelers may consult the
Embassy of Japan at 2520 Massachusetts Avenue N.W., Washington, D.C.
20008, Tel: (202) 939-6700, or the nearest Consulate in Anchorage,
Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Guam, Honolulu, Houston, Kansas City, Los
Angeles, New Orleans, New York, Portland, San Francisco, or Seattle.
Medical Facilities: Health care facilities in Japan are good.
However, Japan has a national health insurance system, and it can be
very difficult for foreigners not insured in Japan to receive
medical care. Medical care clinics do not require deposits, but
insist upon payment in full at time of treatment and may require
proof of ability to pay prior to treating a foreigner. U.S. medical
insurance is not always valid outside the United States.
Supplemental medical insurance which specifically covers treatment
in Japan has proved to be useful. The international travelers
hotline at the Centers for Disease Control may be reached at (404)
332-4559 for additional useful health information.
Information on Crime: Crimes against U.S. citizens are rare and
those that occur usually involve petty theft and vandalism. Useful
information on guarding valuables and protecting personal security
while traveling abroad is provided in the Department of State
pamphlet, "A Safe Trip Abroad". It is available from the
Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office,
Washington, D.C. 20402.
Drug Penalties: Penalties for possession, use or trafficking in
illegal drugs are strict and convicted offenders can expect jail
sentences and fines. It is illegal to bring Vicks inhalers,
Sudafed, and other types of over-the-counter medicines containing
trace amounts of amphetamines or amphetamine-like drugs into Japan.
Travelers carrying these items have been detained by Japanese
customs officials and subjected to investigation, sometimes for
several weeks. Japanese officials may require travelers in
possession of medicines to present copies of prescriptions.
Detention for Minor Offenses: Persons arrested in Japan, even for
a minor offense, can be held in detention for weeks or months during
the investigation and legal proceedings.
Other Information: Japan is an extremely expensive country to
visit. Visitors have found it useful to determine in advance what
expenses will be and to make sure they have ample funds for their
expected stay.
Registration: U. S. citizens who register at the U.S. Embassy or a
U.S. consulate can obtain updated information on travel and security
within the country.
No. 92-100